The other was the debut of H&M — the retailer better known for the startling likeness of its clothing to other designers’ runway collections — which held its first show on Wednesday night at the hallowed Musee Rodin.

The H&M collection was as though Target had decided to hold a show for its Merona line. (Yawn.)

But Wang’s debut appears to have been an excellent start – the sort that makes one look forward to watching the designer flex his growing muscles in coming seasons.

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